Set up file sharing on Mac

Owned by Travis LaDuke
May 12, 2021
1 min read

If you're already up and running, here's how to share files from your Mac to other members on your ZeroTier network.

Setup File Sharing

Apple's normal instructions apply.


Joining a ZeroTier network is like connecting the same WiFi or plugging in to the same Ethernet switch as your other devices, so things mostly "Just Work".
Many virtual network products do not have this convenient property. ZeroTier works at Layer 2.

Look at the Network section of Finder’s sidebar

It seems to take a while for Macs to notice each other the first time. Then they start showing up in the Network tab of the Finder.

That's it

That's pretty much it. Screen Sharing and Media Sharing should work over ZeroTier too.

You can share files from your Mac to Windows computers too.

If it's not connecting or seems slower than it should

Check out Router Configuration Tips